The Tely GoGuide

Thursday, April 30
• Join an evening of information and discussion on the theme Creating Community Dialogues: exploring ethical concerns and public perceptions of genetic research in Newfoundland and Labrador in Clarenville 7:30 p.m. at the College of the North Atlantic, Pleasant Street. For info, call the health research unit: 1-888-644-3357.
• The Association for New Canadians, Adult ESL Training Centre, is offering a class for students of English as a Second Language or Foreign Language. This course is designed to help ESL students improve their pronunciation of spoken English. The class will run Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. starting April 30.
• The Newfoundland Historical Society will hold its annual George Story Lecture 8 p.m. at Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road, St. John's. For more information, visit www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca/providers/nfldhist or call 722-3191.
• Applications are now available for the 2009 Student Work and Service Program, SWASP Community Service Component. Visit www.envision.ca or call the Community Services Council at 1-877-753-9190. Deadline is April 30.
• Canadian Blood Services is asking residents of St. John's and surrounding area to make regular blood donations. You can donate blood every 56 days, it only takes one hour and you can save up to three lives with one donation. Call 1-888-236-6283 to book an appointment at 7 Wicklow St., St. John's, Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., and 4-7 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Tango on the Edge holds dances/practices every Thursday at 8:30 p.m., at our new location, the Retired Citizens Club, 10 Bennett Ave. Everyone welcome. For more information, visit www.tangoontheedge.com.

Friday, May 1
• A night of gospel music, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church and featuring the Morgan Brothers, will be held 7:30 p.m. at the Grace United Church, Coley's Point.
• A fundraising party, in aid of the April Arnott Memorial Scholarship, will be held at the Reid Community Centre. Music by Barry Crocker. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 single or $15 double and are available at the door or you can call 737-2072 or 682-0540. Party-goers must be 19 or older.
• MUN Botanical Garden will open for the season today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Admission will be free until May 10 and low-season rates will be in effect until June 1. For more information, visit www.mun.ca/botgarden or call 737-8590.
• The Signal Blog Launch Party will be held from 6-11 p.m. at A1C Gallery, Baird's Cove Road, off Water Street (across from the Court House). Signal, the St. John's blog, is coming out of beta and will unveil a fresh new site design. The blog will be in full view all night and we'll be posting the sites and sounds of the party as it all happens. Admission free.

Saturday, May 2
• International Astronomy Day will take place at the Johnson Geo Centre from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, weather permitting, sponsored by St. John's Centre Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. All-day displays, films. Telescopes available for public viewing of the sun, planets, moon and galaxies.
• First United Church Women Park Avenue, Mount Pearl will have an afternoon tea and sale from 2-4 p.m. Cost $5/adult/$1 children.
• You're invited to a spring tea and bake sale to be held at The Salvation Army Temple, 101 Torbay Rd. from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved, call 722-2467.
• The Anglican Cathedral's annual spring sale will be held 10 a.m. in the parish hall on Queen's Road in St. John's. For information, call 726-5677.
• The SPCA will have a giant flea market at St. David's Hall, Elizabeth Avenue. Doors open 10 a.m. Admission $1. Lots of great bargains and donations greatly appreciated. For more information, call 726.0301 or visit www.spcastjohns.org.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council Inc. will conduct a provincewide consultation to examine the needs of older adults in terms of essential skills and workplace literacy, as well as the needs of business and industry for essential skills development of older workers. Focus groups will be held in Carbonear up to May 2, Grand Falls-Windsor May 5 to 8, and Port Hope Simpson May 27 to 31. For further information, contact Linda Collier at 643-6699.
• St. Michael's Printshop May workshop with Shane Dwyer from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Etching Techniques 101. Cost: $75 members/$105 for non-members. The class is limited to 10 participants and is open to beginners and experienced printmakers. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Call or e-mail the shop to register, 754-2931 or stmichaelsprintshop@nfld.net.
• Club du Samedi. Saturday morning activities in French for children aged 5-14 offered by the Francophone Association. For more information or to register, visit www.acfsj.ca/club or call 726-4900.
• The Fluvarium is continuing its series of fun, educational weekend programs with the launch of "Plant A Tree Today." Starting today Plant A Tree Today will be offered every Saturday and Sunday for the month of May. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. and it runs for one hour. There is no need to register in advance, and participation is complimentary with admission to the Fluvarium.
• Open mike at All Saints Parish Hall, C.B.S. the second Saturday of every month. Come along and share in some good old country, bluegrass, Newfoundland, Irish and gospel music. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Admission $5 at the door.
• Living Together, Diversity and Integration, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Pleasantville. Reception 6 p.m. (cash bar), dinner at 7 p.m. Presentation of Scholarships, multicultural show and dance with taped music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $25 members and seniors, $30 for the general public, and $20 for students and children (age 5-12). For more information or tickets, call 753-2917.
• Wellness and Yoga workshops May 2-5 in St. John's with Sudha, Carolyn Lundeen. Choose from five different sessions: this precious life, coping with change, beyond - fear the inner warrior workout; recharge with yoga, yoga and meditation. For more information, call Judy Power at 754-2425 or visit www.alivewithyoga.ca.

Sunday, May 3
• SWURL (St. John's Women's Ultimate Recreational League) and the NLUA (NL Ultimate Association) will put on a pre-season tune-up clinic from 8-10 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at Sport NL Facility, next to Swilers Rugby Club, 100 Crosbie Rd. This two-hour clinic is designed for both beginners and returning players. The main focus will be on improving your throwing skills. Cost: Free. To sign up visit www.swurl.ca/registration.
• Dressing the Dragon fashion show and dessert party, with entertainment by the QVE Quartet, will be held at the Bella Vista, 26 Torbay Rd., 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at The Travel Bug, 155 Water St., Sharingtons, Summerville Plaza, 388 Elizabeth Ave., The Model Shop, 285 Water St., or call 437-6358. Ticket sales benefit that fabulous dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors, the Avalon Dragons.
• A concert featuring Young Folk At the Hall will be held 2 p.m. at the Appleton Town Hall. Hosts will be Derm Flynn and Fergus O'Byrne. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 679-2289.
• Join community leaders, volunteers and Kids Help Phone supporters in St. John's and participate in the eighth annual Walk for Kids Help Phone at Bowring Park. Registration begins at noon. For more information, visit wwwwalkforkidshelpphone.ca.
• The Wesley United Church Women will host a hot roast beef dinner 12:30 p.m. at the church following the regular Sunday service. Tickets are $12 and can be obtained from members of the UCW or by calling the church office at 579-3682.
• The Whitbourne Lions Club will host its monthly Sunday afternoon of fun and fabulous old time country music at the Lions Club in Whitbourne. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the excitement starts at 2 p.m. Join the other performers at the open mic or bring your instrument and play along from your seat or just tap your feet to that great old country beat.

Monday, May 4
• From May 4-10 join Canadian Mental Health Association - Newfoundland and Labrador Division in celebration of Mental Health Week. On May 4 CMHA-NL will hold a symposium focusing on this year's theme, "Now More Than Ever … Invest In Yourself." This session is free to the public and will take place at the Main Auditorium Health Sciences Centre from 2-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.cmhanl.ca or all Roger at 757-7220, toll free 1-866-509-3937.
• Topsail United Church Men's Club annual flipper dinner will be held 7 p.m. Cost $15. Take outs available at 6:30 p.m. To reserve, call Bob at 782-0388 or the church office at 834-4567.
• Film Screening: A Sense of Wonder, 7 p.m. at the Inco Innovation Centre - 2001, MUN. A film on the last year of Rachel Carson's life and the legacy of her groundbreaking book, Silent Spring. Presented by NLEN and the Department of Women's Studies, MUN, with support from the Wellness Coalition, Avalon East - Healthy Environments Subcommittee.
• Come to MUN Botanical Garden May 4-10 and celebrate composting. Admission will be free all week. Activities will include free lunch-time workshops, compost displays and demonstrations, family activities, and lots of composting information. The family program, Three Cheers for Composting, will take place on Sunday, May 10. Visit www.mun.ca/botgarden or call 737-8590.
• If you have graduated from the Eastern Health Cardiac Program and would like to continue on the road to good health, come and join the Newfoundland Cardiac Rehabilitation Associations exercise program at the NL Sports Centre Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Call Barb Baldwin at 579-2593 for more information.
• Aikido, a Japanese Martial Art, for all ages. Relaxation, fitness and well-being. Certified black belt instructors. Five optional classes a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. First three classes free, monthly fee of $20. For information, e-mail secretary@fudoshinaikikai.org or treasurer@fudoshinaikikai.org.
• Overeaters Anonymous hold weekly meetings in the St. John's area on the following days: Sundays 8:15 p.m. at Mary Queen of The World Parish Hall, Topsail Road, Mondays 12:15 p.m. at 23 Cashin Ave., Wednesdays 8 p.m. at St. James United Church, Elizabeth Avenue, beginners meeting starts at 7:15 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Military Road. For more information on the Overeaters Anonymous 12 step program, call 738-1742.
• For the Love of Learning offers free lunch for youth between 15 and 35 Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. in the basement of Gower Street United Church. Ring doorbell to get in. E-mail darcy@fortheloveoflearning.org for information.
• Women's Accordion Circle. Do you love the accordion? Let's get together every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Arts and Culture Centre, second floor, Old Art Gallery Space. Interested? Call 746-2399 (after 6 p.m.) or e-mail Kelly Best at kelly.best@gmail.com.

Tuesday, May 5
• Queen's College, faculty of theology will hold its annual convocation 8 p.m. at the Parish of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Dr., Mount Pearl. For more information, call Queen's College at 753-0116.
• Queen's College Alumni/ae Association and the Parish of St. Augustine's are co-sponsoring a workshop for clergy and lay readers, led by the Rev'd Dr. Jo Bailey Wells at St. Augustine's Church on Westerland Road (behind the Aquarena) from 9 a.m.-noon. Registration of $10 covers lunch. To register or for more information, call Queen's College at 753-0116 or e-mail queens@mun.ca.
• Registration is now on-going for evening classes, weekend workshops and the young artist program at the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design. Younger kids, ages 3-5, will enjoy "Pre-School Art Discovery" Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.; while kids ages 7-11 can enroll in "Cartooning" classes on Sunday afternoons; and young aspiring actors, 10-14 years, can gain experience in "Performing Arts" classes on Saturday mornings. To find out more about classes at the Anna Templeton Centre, call 739-7623 or click www.annatempletoncentre.com
• Gentle Relaxation Yoga with Rita Lester in Mt. Pearl Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. To inquire, call 368-7643.
• Spring Session of Gentle Yoga Tuesday or Friday at 11 a.m. for people living with illness or injury, beginner and continuing classes also available. Certified Instructor. Call Judy at 754-2425.
• CHANNAL, 120 LeMarchant Rd., "Bridging The Gulf Of Understanding" Peer Support Groups, will be held Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and a Social Saturdays from 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6
• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police recruiting section will visit the following areas of the province to offer an opportunity to write the RCMP aptitude exam: Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m.; RCMP detachment boardroom, Happy Valley-Goose Bay - for information contact Cst. Tracy Coish, district recruiter, at 896-3383. Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. in the lecture theatre, Room 308, College of the North Atlantic, Grand Falls-Windsor, and the aptitude exam will be written Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. For further information, contact Cst. Darrell Crocker, proactive recruitment officer, at 489-2121. In the Gander-Lewisporte area Thursday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Lewisporte RCMP Detachment, Lewisporte. For further information, contact Cst. Carolyn Coffin at 535-8637. In Clarenville-Bonavista area will hold a career presentation Monday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Clarenville RCMP Detachment, Clarenville and the aptitude exam will be written Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Clarenville RCMP Detachment, Clarenville. For further information, contact Cst. Gina Wheeler, Clarenville RCMP, at 466-3211.
• Lunch or bridge every Wednesday at The St. John's Curling Club (Remax Centre). Call Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to book a table.
• Cabot Toastmasters meets every second Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Pearl City Hall. Come and see how we can help you gain more confidence, and improve your listening, speaking and leadership skills. For more information, call 745-0071 or 368- 0087.
• St. Mary's Anglican Church Men's Service Club will hold its annual flipper dinner (roast beef is also available) at 6:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Tickets are $15. For tickets, call the church office at 579-0039.
• SPCA Super Goods Bingo at St. Teresa's Parish Hall, Mundy Pond Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $10 (paper bingo) with extra cards available at the door. For more information, visit www.spcastjohns.org or call 726-0301.
• "A Forrest in a Mirror", a book of short stories, poetry and art was written and edited by the youth of For the Love of Learning, will be made available to the public at a book launch 7 p.m. at the Franklin Hotel on Water Street in St. John's. All proceeds go toward funding For the Love of Learning, a non-profit outreach centre in downtown St. John's. For more information or to learn more about the book launch, contact Robin Grant at 722-8848 or 738-7911.

Thursday, May 7
• "Paint the Town Blue," a six-city Atlantic speaking tour on water issues, will visit St. John's 7 p.m. at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. The tour will show how local communities can become Blue Communities by promoting publicly financed, owned and operated water and wastewater services, resisting public-private partnerships, recognizing and promoting water as a human right at the local level, and banning the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at municipal events.
• The Arthritis Society will hold an Arthritis Pain Management Workshop from 2-4 p.m. at The Arthritis Society Office, 78 O'Leary Ave., St. John's. If arthritis pain is affecting your quality of life you'll want to attend this informative workshop to learn techniques to help you break the pain cycle. Cost is only $5 and includes handouts and refreshments (no charge for support person attending with you). If you would like to attend, call Donna at 579-8190 or e-mail info@nl.arthritis.ca.
• Gardening workshop at MUN Botanical Garden: Elementary Plant Propagation from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Join Tim in the classroom and in the flower gardens to explore tried-and-true methods of producing new plants from seed, cuttings and division. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 737-8590 or visit www.un.ca/botgarden.
• CLB roller skating for 30 years and over at the CLB Armoury on Harvey Road in St. John's Thursdays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roller Skating to the music of the 60's and 70's. Admission $5 per person. For more information, call 364-2888 or 722-1737.
• Japanese Language instruction available on Thursday evenings and by appointment. Contact Nami Ohara at ohara.nami@gmail.com or visit www.oharaconsulting.ca.

Coming up
• St. Edward's School will hold a spring fair May 9 and is collecting Canadian Tire money and used books in aid of much-needed playground equipment. To make a donation, contact the school at 834-4421 or Tamara at 834-0949.
• To celebrate 10 years of Joints in Motion Teams in Newfoundland and Labrador, The Arthritis Society is organizing a 10-year reunion for all of its past participants and an open house for people interested in joining the team at the Battery Hotel May 9 from 2-5 p.m. Open to all past participants and people just interested in learning more about exciting destinations including Costa Rica, Barbados, Toronto, Disney and more. Call 579-8190 or visit www.jointsinmotion.ca.
• Gower Street United Church Women will hold its Spring afternoon tea and sale of baked goods and crafts May 9, from 2-4 p.m. in the church hall. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
• Health Canada recognizes May as National Physiotherapy Month. Celebrate with the Newfoundland and Labrador Physiotherapy Association in collaboration with the St. John's Running Room, with a 2.5/5-km fun walk/run Sunday, May 10. Meet at the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre for a 9:30 a.m. start. Pre-registration is $15 and available online at www.runningroom.com. Registration race day is $20 and starts at 9 a.m. Refreshments and prizes will follow.
• The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador invites you to have A Mother's Day of Remembrance. Tickets are on sale now for our Mother's Day Basket draw valued at approx. $500. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at 687 Water St., St. John's or call 576-0608 or 1-877-776-0608.
• La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group meeting will be held 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Sobeys Torbay Road and Highland Drive community room. The topic of discussion will be Advantages of Breastfeeding. Pregnant and nursing moms-babies welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 754-3610 or Helen at 437-5097.
• The next Gander Bizlaunch Aliant seminar called "How to Market Your Business" will be held Tuesday, May 12 at the Hotel Gander, 100 Trans-Canada Highway, from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants are to register at www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.
• The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development will hold a public policy forum "Not a Nation? (Or, Does Newfoundland Nationalism Make Historical Sense?)", at the Inco Innovation Centre, Memorial University, Wednesday, May 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free, and a reception will follow. For more information, visit www.mun.ca/harriscentre/.
• The last in the series of Wessex Society Lectures for this season is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 8 p.m., at the Marine Institute, Ridge Road. The speaker is Dr. David Quinton who will give a talk, accompanied by film, on "Newfoundland links with the West Country of England." All are welcome.
• The Arthritis Society will hold a public forum on Psoriatic Arthritis in St. John's Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m. at the Capital Hotel, Kenmount Road. Special guest: Dr. Proton Rahman, Rheumatologist. Free admission and handout materials. All are welcome to attend. To register, call Donna at 579-8190 or e-mail info@nl.arthritis.ca.
• Holy Heart is holding a Founders' Award dinner to honour Mark Critch for alumni achievement in the arts on May 14 at 7 p.m., at Gushue Hall. Tickets are $60 (with $30 tax receipt). Proceeds go toward the Holy Heart Legacy Fund at MUN. Tickets are available at the HHM box office 579-4424.
• The Meniere's/Tinnitus Resource Group of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) will hold a round table meeting at the CHHA-NL Center, 1081 Topsail Rd., Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Irene at 753-3224.
• Would you like to own your own home? Cabot Habitat for Humanity may be able to help and is currently accepting applications for home ownership from residents of St. John's and Mount Pearl. Deadline for applications is May 15. For more information or to receive an application package, contact Cabot Habitat for Humanity at 737-2823 or visit website at www.cabothabitat.ca.
• Powers Court open mike show at St. Thomas of Villanova parish hall in Manuels, C.B.S. May 16 at 8 p.m. All stringed instruments (acoustic). For more information, call Frank at 834-8196 or Len at 834-3842.
• The Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre presents Much Ado About Map and Compass, finding your way around. Spend an exciting weekend learning to read a map, use a compass and explore GPS (Global Positioning System) while acquiring the kills necessary to participate in an orienteering meet, May 22-24 at Brother Brennan Environmental Centre. Cost $180. To download a registration form and see the list of materials, visit www.brotherbrennancentre.ca or contact Treva at 753-9124 ext. 239.
• Bluegrass and Oldtime Country Music Jam session will be held at the Bay Roberts Lions Club Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. Bring an acoustic instrument and participate or just come along and enjoy the music. Non alcoholic event. Doors open at 1 p.m. See you there.
• The Alzheimer Society will hold its yearly annual general meeting May 25 in the auditorium at the Health Science Centre from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Bill Eaton will present "The Progression of Alzheimer's Disease." For more information, contact the Alzheimer Society at 576-0608.
• This spring over 140 communities across Canada will participate in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides. This year, St. John's will take part in this national event May 31. While the cost of placing and training a Dog Guide is approximately $20,000, each eligible candidate is provided a Dog Guide - including all required training, travel and accommodation - at no cost.
• The Heavenly Creatures Swing Into Spring Draw will take place May 31. Buy your tickets online at, www.heavenlycreatures.ca.
• Join the Alzheimer Society in Staying One Step Ahead of Alzheimer's Disease, Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Mundy Pond, St. John's for its Walk for Memories. Various locations throughout province can be found at www.alzheimernl.org or call 576-0608. New this year, ask about dedicating a footprint on the Memory Walkway in memory of a loved one.
• The 18th annual Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation dinner and auction will take place Saturday, June 13 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniards Bay. There will be artwork from Newfoundland's best artists, trips, weekend excursions and much more. The night consists of a silent, Chinese and regular auction. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Don or Shelly at 945-5289.
• Attention: NL youth 13-18 years old create a pro-life video or write a pro-life essay on abortion, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research for your chance to win $200, $100, or $50 in the 2009 Essay or Video on Life Contest brought to you by the Right to Life Association. Entries are due by June 19. For details, visit www.tinyurl.com/prolifecontest or call 579-1500.
• Aliant will offer another free Bizlaunch seminar on "How to Market Your business" for St. John's small business owners Tuesday, June 23 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Ramada Inn, 102 Kenmount Rd. Please register at, www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.
• Musical Theatre Summer Studio is gearing up for another exciting summer. Sing, act, dance for kids from seven to 17 years. Amazing acting, singing and dancing coaches. Three two-week sessions available: June 29 to July 10; July 13-24; July 27 to Aug. 7. Call 722-5957.
• Performing Arts Group presents Camp Hollywood, an entertaining summer camp for young people offering acting, singing, dance, improvisation, sets and props, costumes, etc. Classes in three age groups over four sessions: July 6-10; July 13-17; Aug. 3-7; Aug. 10-14. All sessions end in a full Hollywood Show. For more information or to register, call 722-2281.
• The Great Fogo Island Punt Race To There and Back, sponsored by Shorefast Foundation, is seeking rowers and volunteers for the 2009 race, taking place July 28. Information is available at www.fogoislandregatta.com. Rowers can download a registration form and volunteers can find information on opportunities to get involved. For more information, contact Colleen Higgins at 266-7192.
• A Forest Road Reunion is planned for July 31-Aug. 1 of 2009 for all residents and former residents of Forest Road in the east end of St. John's. For more information, visit www.forestroadreunion.com or contact Jim Byrd at cbyrd39043@aol.com or Bruce Tilley at mud@nl.rogers.com.
• The next deadline for applications for Registered Heritage Designations and for funding under the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (HFNL) grants program for Registered Heritage Structures is Aug. 15. Application forms are at www.heritagefoundation.ca or call 1-888-739-1892.
• Aliant is offering another free Bizlaunch seminar on "How to Grow Your Business using the Internet" for St. John's small business owners Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Ramada Inn, 102 Kenmount Rd. Understand how to promote your business using Facebook, Meetup, Blogger and Twitter. Learn how to use Google applications to manage your work. And, find out how to reduce costs with free surveys, photos, software and more. Please register at. www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.
• Aliant is offering another free Bizlaunch seminar on "How to Run a Successful Small Business" for Corner Brook entrepreneurs Thursday, Oct. 15 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Pepsi Centre, 1 Canada Games Pl. This seminar will show you how to create a vision, write a solid Business Plan, conduct market research, find advisers, secure financing, recruit talented people, manage your operations and stand out from your competitors. Please register at www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.
• Aliant is delivering its final free Bizlaunch seminar of 2009 on "How to Market Your business" for St. John's small business owners Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Ramada Inn, 102 Kenmount Rd. You'll learn how to get new customers, keep your existing ones and sell more to them. Please register at. www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.

Announcements
• New sets of T'ai Chi Chih Joy Thru Movement daytime and evening classes at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. This series of 20 gentle, easy movements promote greater vitality and health in body/mind/spirit. For all ages. For further details, contact Sheila at 579-7863/727-7863 or visit www.envision.ca/webs/taichichihnl. Registration for weekly classes will take place at the first session.
• Learn the traditional Newfoundland art of mat hooking from an experienced artist. Classes are hands-on with no prior experience necessary. For more information about participating in this calls, call 753-1146.
• The Marriage Course is a practical seven-week, giving married couples the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Each meeting is done in the contest of a candlelight setting with seven fabulous desserts and coffee. To register, call Sr. Loretta Walsh at 579-0168.
• For the Love of Learning offers free workshops in theatre and painting for resilient youth between 15 and 35 years old, noon to 6 p.m., weekdays in the basement of the Gower Street United Church. For more info, visit www.fortheloveoflearning.org or call 722-8848.
• Nominations are now being accepted for the Annual Provincial Environment Awards. Nominate deserving individuals and groups for public recognition. For forms or further information, call 729-5783 or 753-8780.
• Do you need help in applying for income support, preparing appeals or finding information from the policy manual? Call Ron at the Community Services Council, 753-9860.
• Volunteers needed. The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is currently seeking volunteers to help with its fundraising activities. If you have any time to spare, call 576-0608 or 1-877-776-0608.